Monday, January 31

There is a sweet lady who I met through my mom (She is in her ward) who lost her precious little boy Gabe about 6 months ago. They still aren't sure how he passed away, but she is seriously such an inspiration to me. I love to read her blog, she keeps such a great outlook on life. How hard would that be to lose someone you love so much as your child? I have no idea, but from what I can see, she is doing an AMAZING job at dealing with it. You can read about it here to get the full story, and to keep updated on how she is doing.

Anyway, because she is such an awesome person, she decided to do a book drive from Gabe. She gathered donated books from all around the Pocatello area and held a night dedicated to labeling, categorizing, and cleaning the books. She then took them to Portneuf and a couple other hospitals for them to give children when they get admitted so they have something to read and take home with them. I thought it was such a good idea, and it probably means so much to that child who receives it. I was so fortunate to get to help, and the feeling was so amazing. Here is a picture from that night.

Friday, January 14

Pay it forward 2011:I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. You must in turn, post this (FB or Blog) and send something YOU make to the first 5 people who comment on your blog (or FB post). The rules are it must be HANDMADE and must be sent to the 5 people sometime during 2011.

I don't know if even 5 people read my blog, but if you happen to read this, leave a message and I will for sure send something! Seriously, don't be shy, even if you don't know me very well. It will help us GET to know each-other. I have no idea what it is I will be making, but I can guarantee that it will get to you in 2011!!!

Sorry- its a long one!
I am a little late on this post, but we had just an awesome Christmas! We stayed home so that Santa could come to Kinlee and she got so spoiled. She is such a fun little girl. She is always making us laugh.

I had to get photos off the ipod, so they aren't great quality, but that is alright.

Here is what we did for Christmas this year.
We started with our annual Christmas gingerbread house.
We built it Christmas eve day and drank hot chocolate. It was fabulous.
Kinlee had the best job. She ate all the candy, and helped just a bit :)

Next, that evening we went to my Grandma's house for dinner.
Pretty close to everyone was there. It is always fun to get together with that family because we hardly see them. We sure missed my Grandpa though.(no pics, cuz im lame)

Christmas Morning:We stayed at our house and woke up to what santa brought us!Kinlee got this!

Kevin and I got this:

Kinlee when she first came out of her room. She was more interested in the people who were there to see her! (My mom and dad, chelsie, mike, and Liam, Whitney, Logan, Saige, and Peyton)

She got SOOOO much stuff from all the family. Books, learning videos, doll stuff, a rocking chair, clothes, a tag reader, a fridge phonics, more books, blocks...seriously, she got so much.

After we were finished at our house, we went to my mom and dad's to open gifts and have breakfast. We stayed late and made dinner and hung out all day. It was great.
For our big gift my mom sent us on a scavenger hunt throughout the house gathering clues to where it was.

Then, the last clue took us to the garage where we found a TRAMPOLINE!! What?! A big. Nice. Tramp!!
We cant wait to put it up. Kinlee will be in heaven. I will be in heaven!

The day after Christmas, we went to Kevin's moms house. We had dinner, opened presents, and played the Wii bowling. We had a great time!

That is the only picture I got of the night, but Kinlee once again got spoiled. She got the rocking chair, a sleeping bag, purse, hat, a couple books, lip stuff, and a Dora movie.Kevin and I were really spoiled too. We got a dehydrator, a set of dishes, socks, a blanket, etc.

Kevin's family from NC, FL, and Maryland got kinlee lots too (mentioned in the list above)THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE! I will get out Thank yous! Promise.

About Me

We are the Meudts! Met in the summer of 2006. Engaged 6-18-07. Married 12-21-07. Had our sweet little baby girl Kinlee May 09! We are Loving life! Kevin is working at Todd's Automotive as a mechanic. I go to school full time to become a hygienist!

The Mom

24 years young. Loves her baby girl and big strong man:), family, loves the young women and the church, crafting, sewing, cleaning, especially laundry:) wish I could cook, loves watching modern family.

The Dad

25 years young. Loves his little girl and wifey, family, friends, church, church callings, cars, car fixer, house fixer, plays with kinlee, good example, hard worker, hunkarama! Loves to watch modern family , the office- any comedy.